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Hi... Late last year i acquired an XT125R as a project for me and my step-son to be to rebuild and 'bond' over the Christmas break. However, what with the very cold weather we are only just thinking of starting on it. The history is that I have got an unridden/unregistered frame (2005-2007 i reckon), an engine, complete wiring loom and most, ifnot all, the elctrical bits (relays, ECU, etc).... The problem i am finding is that despite having a Haynes manual, i am struggling to work out where some of the components/hoses go.... Is there someone out there who has a XT and a digital camera that can help me work this out by taking some detaied shots of there bike to show…

Alien Vs Pooh

I was trying out my new toy earlier, she said in a broad New Zealand accent "how VERY dare you " its arrr orsome bit a kit tho', yer proper gert lush http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/translateforanimals/

a different contributor will have a chance to 'spin that platter' this weeks choice has been made by Ttaskmaster tsk! tsk!

Hi. I am desperately looking for a blue left side panel (near side) for a Yamaha SR125. Can anyone please help?

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Does anyone know what the proper fuel mix ratio is for a 1979 yamaha mx 175 is.I recently bought this bike and the auto lube system isnt working. Thanks

Tonight at 8pm is time up with the 2 month limit set out http://www.justgiving.com/shelter-me so for a chance to take part you've still got a short amount of time, and remember this is a fundraiser-with 2 good causes,its not a raffle so the webpage is going to remain open after the 'patron' is picked tonight at 8pm,,, and many many thanks to all those that donated, and good luck ! Jim and Diane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3dwSK5ybbk

Have recently bought an 07 XT125R but when riding in moving traffic it lacks abit of topend speed. Am looking to sit test before October but am wondering how to get a few more HP out of it to keep up with moving traffic. Any ideas greatly received.

Thats it... my biking days are coming to an end! after 2 years of owning it, making way for my Mini Cooper! Anybody fancy it? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1593012.htm Reluctant sale and still considering keeping it! oww... Check out the pictures anyway will try post some more on ere show it off Richard

Well at least the local youth initiative 'sculpture classes' weren't a waste of tax payers money

Just saying hi.... I purchased a DT-50-R SM on satarday in a bid to save money and put my car off the road ( petrol prices - join my facebook group protest if you like - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=371188528552 ) I am 28 and 17 1/2 stone and completely standard it does 80kmph downhill and only 40kmph uphill but luckily my short trip to work is only 2 miles each way in a 30 limit I bought a 50cc because I can drive it without any need for licence as my car licence covers me however after numerous calls to the DVLA I was given very varied answers as to what I need to do to get a 125 or larger bike in the future when moneys not so tight Can anyone here a…

Its time to sell the cat and move on to something bigger and hopefully more suited to my 6"3 frame. Whats the best bike for comfort? Oh yeah and if you fancy a bid!!!????? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160418291825

Can anyone help me? I have a burned out low beam on my 1974 DT250. Is there anyway to replce bulb or find a replacement? Thanks.

Guys/Girls, i need some help here... I installed 4 LED turnsignal indicators, and a kellermann variable load relais, which is suited for use with LED signals. I connected the 2 back LED indicators, and the front ones still original bulbs. everything works fine. Now connected up the front LED's: indicators are steady (left or right). If i hook up the original bulb together with the LED: works fine. So looks as if still the load is wrong, but all the reviews i see for this relay say all working fine. I'm sure i connected everything the right way. Anybody experience with this relay? I connected the ground, constant 12V and variable 12V wires from the relay. than…

Hello all, just started this again so I'm new to it.... wondered if anyone could help me? I've got a XVS 650 Dragstar, she's a 2001 model and the heat guards are falling off the the exhaust, I've riveted them back on but one of them came off last week while I was on the motorway, lost it completely... does any one know where I can get a new one without having to buy the whole exhaust????

There is a medical distinction. We've all heard about people having guts or balls but do you really know the difference between them? to keep you informed, the definitions are listed below: GUTS-Is arriving home late after a night out with the boys , being met by your wife with a broom , and having the guts to ask "Are you still cleaning, or, are you flying somewhere?" BALLS-Is coming home late after a night out with the boys , smelling of perfume, and beer, lip-stick on your collar, and slapping your wife on the arse, and having the balls to say "You're next, fatty."

well the sun is out today, and i have been meaning to stick the battery on the FZR600 3he, but todays the day i have had the battery in the cellar on a optimate but just to be sure i put the meters on 12.45v great stuff, the bikes been laid up for 6 months i popped the battery in turned the key, neutral light on and i could hear the pump whizzing away, full choke, hit the start button and she churned away after about the 5th attempt i realised i had forgotten to turn the fuel tap on Doh!!!, yes i know i always forget , 2 hits of the button and bang she burst into life. a quick look around brake check , lights, indicators tyre pressures (not lost a lb in pressure )left he…

Hi everyone, I wondering if anyone has any experience or advice about the suspension of Fazer 1000's... It is well reported/known that the OE shock on the Fazer is a little overwhelmed and somewhat 'boingy' and many people stiffen them up by various means. I have a 9 yr old model and at about 10,000 miles I replaced the rear shock with a Maxton one and replaced the fork internals. 4 yrs and 25,000mils later and it feels like I'm riding a space hopper especially in bends which makes me lack confidence and takes some of the fun out riding! So my questions are, as someone who knows very little about how to set up suspension.... is my Maxton shock (a…

Hey I'm new here just wanted to introduce myself, I'm from Detroit, MI and just recently purchased my first bike from a friend last fall as a winter project. It's a 1975 Yamaha xs500 DOHC and I bought it in non-running condition, i replaced the coils on it, the plugs, completely rebuilt the carbs, new (used but in good condition) intake manifolds, and got the bike running. Now heres my problem... The bike will start, and idle fine once its warmed up like any other bike, sounds great, has a healthy rev when in neutral but where i start to wonder what could be wrong, when i ride the bike it runs fine up until about 4k-4500k rpm's then the right cylinder cuts ou…